Your Child’s First Visit

It is recommended that your child visit the dentist for the first time at around the age of two years old.

At your child’s first dental visit, the dentist and dental hygienist will put your child at ease, examine and clean their teeth and review brushing and flossing techniques with you.

It is estimated that 50% of the population is afraid of dentists. It is important for parents not to transmit this fear to their children. Information and a positive attitude will reassure your children and determine their attitude in the future. Your collaboration is important before, during and after the visit.

Before the first visit

Read your child one of the many books featuring a character who visits the dentist for the first time.
Explain what the dentist will do.
Go over the steps of the visit the day before the appointment.
Never tell a child that going to the dentist will hurt.

During the visit

You may be asked to sit in the dental chair and hold your child during the examination.
If your child is older, you may be asked to return to the waiting room once the initial contact is made.
Listen to the instructions and suggestions you are given on how to care for your child’s teeth.
Keep a positive attitude about the appointment at all times.
Ask for another appointment in six months.

After the visit

Make sure that your child brushes their teeth at least twice a day or after every meal.
Floss your child’s teeth once a day.
Monitor what your child eats and offer foods that have a low sugar content.

Your Child’s First Visit

Before the first visit

During the visit

After the visit

Patients

Presurgical & post-operative instructions

Kid’s corner

We are a proud mercury-free clinic!

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Your Child’s First Visit

Before the first visit

During the visit

After the visit

Patients

Presurgical & post-operative instructions

Kid’s corner

We are a proud mercury-free clinic!